iPad Security – Prove Ownership Without Passcode

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I left an iPad mini on an Icelandair flight. They just sent me this message:

"We have an item matching your description. Can you please send us details about the item, preferably passcode, to identify you as the owner."

  • This is a Wi-Fi only model.
  • It's almost certainly in Airplane Mode with the Wi-Fi turned off.
  • It’s at the lock screen.
  • I'm in the US and the iPad presumably is in Iceland.

I would rather not share my passcode if I can find a way around it.

What reasonable ways can I respond to prove my ownership of this iPad?

Best Answer

If you have your iPad's serial number it should be visible on the back of the device.

source: Apple

As mentioned in the comments below, you can get the serial number by either:

  • Logging into the AppleID associated with the device at appleid.apple.com.
  • In the Apple ID area in the Settings app on your iPhone logged into the same Apple ID. (The very first thing if you scroll to the top of Settings.)
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